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AB14 LOO

2014 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,116 mi
Last recorded79,116 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB14 LOO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 79,116 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 79,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 74,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,961 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 69,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,971 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 61,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm, 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm, 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm, 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,041 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 58,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread. 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs lipped

undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 44,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 35,804 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside and offside rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AB14 LOO is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 48,162 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB14 LOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 12 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AB14 LOO is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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